How far is Essex, MD from Rising Sun, MD?
The driving distance from Essex, MD to Rising Sun, MD is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex and Rising Sun.
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Start on the route
100 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto North Woodward Drive
57 m · 10 sec · North Woodward Drive
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Turn left onto Eastern Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward MD 702 North: Beltway
1939 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
18.2 mi · 25 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 795: Owings Mills, Reisterstown
2012 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Northwest Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Westminster Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westminster Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Boulevard
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Continue on College View Boulevard
1.1 km · 55 sec · College View Boulevard
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
9.3 mi · 13 min · Taneytown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taneytown Pike
22 m · 2 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Taneytown Pike
72 m · 7 sec · Taneytown Pike
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Taneytown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taneytown Pike
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Turn right onto Baptist Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Baptist Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baptist Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex and Rising Sun.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Baltimore Beltway
Merge slight right onto Baltimore Beltway
18.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Essex and Sunny near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reisterstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Essex and 28.1 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Essex and Sunny near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Reisterstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reisterstown.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.75 km).
#1 Essex
This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet.
| Population | 1,832,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.3092700, -76.4749600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rising Sun
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 39.6773200, -77.2038700 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-77.20387, 39.67732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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